Caste system

The document discusses the caste system in India. It begins by defining the caste system and the four main castes - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. It then explains the traditional theories for the origins of the caste system and different perspectives like the racial and political theories. The roles and duties of each caste are outlined. The characteristics, merits and demerits of the caste system are presented. Reformers who worked to abolish the caste system like Kabir, Ambedkar and Gandhi are mentioned.